Community Status Updates
mister bridger
I hope I never,ever have to replace another Mini steering rack. Jeez what a pig of a job!
Jan 27 2016 05:35 PM
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robminibcy
Cant say it was too had when I did mine.
Jan 27 2016 11:26 PM
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MacGyver
Found a house! now need to move 3 cars (1 is working) 40m3 of stuff and find a new job... simples...
Jan 25 2016 01:33 PM
cookie4343
How long does it take to receive fiberglass front from Curley after ordering
Jan 25 2016 12:44 PM
pdaykin
Possibly. Having a few starting issues. Hoped a new battery would be a quick fix. Starter turning very slowly but with work commitments I dont have time to investigate properly.
Jan 25 2016 08:32 AM
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MacGyver
Check earth straps are ok on the engine. Add a jump-lead to the engine->body to see if it changes something as a quick rule out.
Jan 25 2016 11:53 AM -
pdaykin
I realised at the weekend how long it is since I have really had to sort things. Couldn't find tools, meters, jump leads etc. My gut reaction is that the starter is poleaxed as it sometimes makes a squeak when turning over.
Jan 25 2016 01:16 PM -
MacGyver
Don't worry about the squeak, probably just a mouse stuck in there...
Check battery negative too by the way.
Not too difficult to change the starter motor but rule out false contacts first IMO, saves on money and wrong diagnostic as if it isn't that you will be back to square one but with a new starter. (Although squeaking is a sign of the apocalypse for starters, at least was for mine)
Jan 25 2016 01:29 PM
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Steve220
What's the compression ratio, around 9.4? Then around 135psi will be very good.
Jan 25 2016 07:30 PM -
RHDmini74
not sure what it is. I'll be testing it later
Jan 25 2016 11:28 PM
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cubby1701
Why might it have to go
Jan 25 2016 01:57 AM -
hoppus
Just got it back, and each day there has been a new problem :/ I just not sure if I can deal with it, its my daily and I drive up and down the country in it!
Jan 25 2016 10:19 AM
M J W J
Wow. It shows I haven't been on here for a while. I got a notice saying someone had updated their status only for that status to say 'Merry Christmas everyone'. I should be a bit more active again now I have internet.
Jan 24 2016 09:01 PM
rhys-89
i have to take my garage down by next weekend as we start major building work at home at least 3months project eko will be on hold :( but I am getting a brand new garage built on the side of my house :)
Jan 24 2016 09:12 AM
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clubman91
Get the mini done first =)
Jan 24 2016 05:50 AM
Anthony30
Trying to find a cheap daily driver. Looking at Fiat Seicento sporting's on Ebay. :/ Needs to be cheap to tax and insure.
Jan 23 2016 03:17 PM
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Anthony30
:)
Jan 23 2016 05:26 PM -
HarrysMini
I had a Cinquecento Sporting, excellent car. It's a reliable, modern Mini, that only costs £500!
Jan 23 2016 05:30 PM -
New game mini
My Girlfriend years ago had a Seicento Michael Schumacher edition and it was great, only trouble was with the radiator leaking quite often and you needed the feet of a child to operate the pedals :D
Jan 23 2016 06:57 PM
New game mini
Does anyone else's bonnet react Badly to waxes and polishes? Is this a mini thing?
Jan 23 2016 02:13 PM
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Domneon
I can clay and machine polish for you if you don't have the kit?
Jan 24 2016 12:50 PM -
New game mini
Might take you up on that offer! Would love to get it looking as shiny as poss as it's a weird colour that only looks good from certain angles, 'opodo red' I believe.
Jan 24 2016 02:40 PM -
Domneon
Pm me if you want it doing, I can clay, machine polish and wax
Jan 24 2016 02:47 PM
RHDmini74
What should I do to my newly polished aluminum wheels to keep them from corroding? Clear coat them?
Jan 23 2016 06:50 AM
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inim_repooc
not an expert on this by any means - but I would think it would probably be a good idea to just keep them well polished and protected - laquer would probably not adhere well on the surface and start peeling off and make the wheel look terrible...
again - just my thoughts here nothing scientific! :)
Jan 23 2016 11:31 AM -
jsiggee
keep them clean and use a good sealant or wax on them, it'll do the trick.
Jan 23 2016 04:58 PM -
Steve220
Yep, get a GOOD rim wax on them before fitting. Get as many coats on as possible. Karate kid style, wax on - wax off!
Jan 24 2016 12:18 PM
inim_repooc
funny that, you need experience in retail to get a job in retail, to get experience in retail... to get a job in retail..
Jan 22 2016 11:48 PM
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Down&Out
You dont want to work in retail anyway, trust me!
Jan 23 2016 09:01 PM -
Anthony30
Better than getting your hands dirty, full of diesel, and always cold for peanuts!
Jan 23 2016 09:39 PM -
inim_repooc
I don't want to end up full time in retail, I just picked up a retail job before Christmas and this is the issue I had when getting the job! As mentioned above, how do they prove you don't have experience? Hehe
Jan 24 2016 03:13 PM
